Belgravia Services Limited is seeking aProject manager to oversee the
construction of a commercial and retail development in Nairobi.
Reporting to the Chief Projects Manager, the Project Manager
will work in consultation and lead a team of highly experienced technical team
and consultants in delivery of the projects.
The manager will lead in the project documentation, planning,
implementation and commissioning.
Planning
Planning
- Plan
the project in order to accomplish its goals impeccably within constraints
such as time and cost and deliver quality standard;
- Prepare
preliminary cost plans;
- Schedule
tasks deadlines and milestones for all stakeholders and resources;
- Identify
and schedule uncertainties, conflicts and risks for both the stakeholders;
- Assist
in the finalization of building designs with the selected architectural
firm;
- Assist
in the selection of contractor including managing the tender process;
- Ensure
compliance and permits in time; and
- Lead
in resourcing the key personnel for the project.
Construction
- Organise
pre-construction phase conferences;
- Monitor
construction progress;
- Organise
and convene site meetings;
- Administer
construction contracts;
- Cost
control and management;
- Coordinate
procurement and delivery of material and equipment resources; and
- Ensure
compliance with specification, health and safety standards and
environmental regulations and standards.
Evaluation and Reporting
- Track
and report progress;
- Conduct,
record and circulate minutes of all the project meetings;
- Provide
bi-weekly reports to the management on schedule updates, tracking,
critical path schedule updates, and tracking cash flow schedules, manpower
schedules, procurement; and requirements, change orders, procurement
updates, contractor billings and risk reports.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum
12 years experience in the construction industry with at least 5 years in
leading Projects. (Experience in the construction of a commercial and
retail development will be added advantage);
- A
minimum of a post graduate degree in the construction industry
(Architecture, Building Technology, Quantity Surveying,
Civil/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering).
- Extensive
relevant experience will be considered in lieu of the post graduate
degree;
- Knowledge
and ability to work with spreadsheets, word processors, project management
tools and CAD software.
Desired Attributes
- Very
strong leadership skills;
- Strong
communication skills;
- A
good appreciation of the Kenyan construction industry;
- Experience
in financial management and an appreciation of property management; and
- The
ability to manage consultants and contactors.
If you believe you are the right candidate for this position and
can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria given above, please
submit your application with a detailed CV stating your current position,
current remuneration level, e-mail and telephone contacts to
hr@belgraviaservices.com.
Your application should reach us on or before 5th December
2012.
